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        7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        Check out these K-Pop idols who were former dancers for other artists.

        Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
        4 min to read  ·  Published : Jun 3, 2023 · Updated : Jun 5, 2023
        7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        JYP Entertainment / SPAO / Pocketdol Studio

        Many of our favorite idols and biases are able to gain stage experience through various means, even prior to debut. Sometimes this experience comes in the form of school performances, busking events, or even full-fledged competitions. It's through these events that they are able to put their skills on full display, even before the public has learned their name.

        Some idols first travel down the path as a dancer. These budding artists can often be found in various videos or photographs, confidently executing hard-hitting choreography. They do this, all while a veteran artist stands front and center. It's through these moments that these idols are able to have a taste of the stage before their official debut. They show early on that they're simply overflowing with charisma from their dance lines alone.

        Check out these idols who were dancers for other artists pre-debut.

        Note: this list is written in no particular order.

         

        1. Kang Daniel

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        SPAO

        From Wanna One fame to accomplished soloist, Kang Daniel has achieved numerous praise for his outstanding performances. But he certainly had to work for his spot and did not start off as the main character. The beloved idol began his dancing journey as a b-boy, eventually making his way to perform alongside artists like Fiestar's Cao Lu. With his vast experience, he has gained nothing but respect from the dancing community.

         

        2. ChungHa

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        MNH Entertainment

        ChungHa is one of the best dancers of her generation and many have come to acknowledge this as fact. Both her time as a girl group member and as a soloist has gained her an immense following that shows no signs of slowing down. But before her historical debut, ChungHa stood on stage as a dancer for the incredible vocal group, Ulala Session on KBS' "Immoral Songs" in 2013. She would make a full circle moment, returning to the program four years later.

         

        3. WonHo

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        Genie

        WonHo has captured the hearts of millions with his incredible stage presence and endearing personality. While he has become a worldwide superstar, many fans know of his humble beginnings. The talented idol spent part of his pre-debut days as a dancer for legendary girl group SISTAR. There are countless videos and photographic evidence of the idol's time as a dancer. All that experience surely helped him to develop into the idol that stands before us today.

         

        4. Lim NaYoung

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        Lim NaYoung's Instagram

        Lim NaYoung is known to be an amazing all-rounder, dabbling in singing, acting, and so much more. She's gained a number of accomplishments and has become a celebrity who can do practically anything. Prior to her appearance on Mnet's "Produce 101", she was a dancer for the eccentric and energetic girl group, Orange Caramel.

         

        5. MONSTA X's ShowNu

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        VOGUE

        ShowNu has the duality of a strong, dependable leader and adorable, kind-hearted bear of warmth. He absolutely kills it on stage and is often praised for his amazing performances. Part of this is due to his hard work and time spent as a dancer for artists like SISTAR and Lee HyoRi. Even when he wasn't as known, audiences still recognized his dashing good looks and overflowing talent. With his skills, it only seems right that he made the transition from idol to dancer.

         

        6. Stray Kids' Lee Know

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        JYP Entertainment

        Lee Know is a jack of all trades. The idol can sing, cook, be dependable, and he can certainly dance. Prior to joining JYP Entertainment, Lee Know spent some of his trainee years as a dancer for internationally renowned boy group, BTS. He even had the opportunity to go on tour with them and show his incredible dance lines in other cities. With such a stacked resume, combined with his passion to succeed, we can see why Lee Know ultimately became an idol.

         

        7. BAE173 HanGyul

         7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

        Pocketdol Studio

        HanGyul is a warm-hearted individual who can tear up the stage at any moment. In an interview, the idol shared that during his trainee years he was a dancer for a sunbae. The moment he stepped onto the stage and heard the roaring crowd, he immediately wished that he would one day hear it for himself. We're more than glad that HanGyul was able to push forward and make his dream come true.

        Do you know any other K-Pop idols that previously danced for other artists pre-debut? Who is your favorite out of this list? Let us know in the comments!

         

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